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CRISC Practice Question: A risk owner wants to implement continuous…
A risk owner wants to implement continuous monitoring for a set of critical controls. Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of continuous monitoring over periodic testing?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Timely detection of control failures.
Continuous monitoring provides timely detection of control failures, which is its primary benefit over periodic testing. This enables faster response to issues, reducing the window of exposure. Option B (Elimination of manual testing) is incorrect because continuous monitoring may reduce but not eliminate manual testing. Option C (Compliance with regulatory requirements) is a benefit but not the primary one. Option D (Reduced cost) is not necessarily true; continuous monitoring can be more expensive to implement initially.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Timely detection of control failures.
Why this is correct
Continuous monitoring enables immediate awareness of failures.
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Elimination of manual testing.
Why it's wrong here
Some manual testing may still be necessary.
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Compliance with regulatory requirements.
Why it's wrong here
While it aids compliance, timeliness is the primary benefit.
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Reduced cost of control testing.
Why it's wrong here
Continuous monitoring often requires significant investment in tools and automation.
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